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WV08 XYG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,308 mi
Last recorded103,308 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 103,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid empty (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid empty (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear ex box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on both front tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear ex box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on both front tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear ex box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear ex box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,606 miles

one no plate light out

rear ex box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,928 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,928 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm rear bushes have movement

front pads getting low

front wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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WV08 XYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 XYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV08 XYG registered?

WV08 XYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is WV08 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 XYG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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